Chapter 877
A Bad Premonition
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew by, bringing with it a heavy and chilly atmosphere.
Tian Siyao rubbed her arms and squinted as she looked ahead.
"There's something here!"
She murmured softly to herself, biting her lip hard to control the growing unease surging within her.
Qin Miyue quickly turned her head to look around.
"We're trapped! These trees seem to have come to life."
She pointed to the huge trees around her, her expression a mixture of surprise and fear.
Chen Ze raised his sword and looked around warily.
"We must remain calm and find the source of the attack on us."
Just as he was speaking, several tree branches came flying at them.
Chen Ze swiftly swung his sword, creating a flash of light in the air.
His swordsmanship was so skillful that he dodged the attack like a whirlwind.
Tian Siyao quickly untied the rope around her waist, unfolded the feather fan, and attempted to use it to control the movement of the trees.
However, these trees seemed to have gained even greater power, and were able to resist Tian Siyao's control.
Qin Miyue coldly took out the crystal ball and searched for anything unusual in its light.
She discovered that one of the trees seemed to emit energy fluctuations different from the others.
“That tree is the problem! We must destroy it,” she calmly instructed.
The four united and launched an attack together.
With his superb swordsmanship, Chen Ze relentlessly attacked the strange tree.
Tian Siyao used her feather fan to manipulate the surrounding environment to provide support for Chen Ze and attempted to weaken the power of the Abnormal Tree.
Qin Miyue relied on magic and the crystal ball's perception to monitor the state of the abnormal tree and find a breakthrough for attack.
With a deafening roar, the Abnormal Tree finally fell; peace returned.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on the foreheads of the four men, but their faces showed relief and determination.
"We defeated it." Chen Ze held his breath, his brows revealing utter exhaustion.
"Yes," Tian Siyao said, panting.
"But this is just the beginning."
Qin Miyue glanced around, her expression resolute.
Chen Ze and his companions stopped around the huge cave entrance, and an astonishing sight appeared before them.
Inside the cave was an ancient-looking coffin, and the entire cave was illuminated, with torches reflecting a glass-like luster.
The four exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a hint of excitement and curiosity.
"What is this?" Tian Siyao couldn't help but ask.
Qin Miyue frowned, gazing at the mysterious aura emanating from the coffin.
After a moment's thought, she replied, "It must be the burial place of some ancient king."
“Linggu is also considered to be the location of the Emperor Wolf King’s tomb, and this coffin may be related to the Emperor Wolf King.”
"Shall we go in and take a look?" Tian Siyao asked on tiptoe, full of anticipation.
Chen Ze gently gripped the sword hilt, his gaze resolute.
"If we are to find the truth, we must go inside and explore."
"But we must remain vigilant, as we don't know what dangers await us inside the cave."
The four encouraged each other and decided to enter the cave together.
Pushing open the cave entrance, they expected to find a dark and damp cavern.
But to their surprise, they found themselves in a spacious and brightly lit place.
The ground was covered with stone bricks.
Suddenly, a group of people dressed in ancient costumes walked in carrying a bronze coffin, instantly attracting the attention of the four.
These people solemnly placed the bronze coffin on the ground and began the sacrificial ceremony.
They followed an ancient and solemn ceremony, with the sounds of chanting and mysterious incantations echoing all around.
Tian Siyao quickly seized the opportunity and looked around. While observing, she noticed a black wooden sign on the ground, exactly the same as the one she had seen in Ling Valley before.
The ceremony then came to an end, and after the participants left, the protagonists began to carefully examine the scene.
Chen Ze picked up the black wooden plaque, feeling its heavy weight.
"These are all illusions, aren't they?" Chen Ze tapped the wooden sign with his finger, recalling the strange phenomena he had seen earlier.
Qin Miyue frowned, deep in thought.
"It is likely that this is indeed an illusion, recording the scene of the ancient Quanrong people burying their king."
"And that black wooden sign is very likely a clue connecting the various illusions."
"We must proceed with caution; there may still be many dangers lurking here."
The four nodded in unison and prepared to leave the cave entrance.
But just as they turned to leave, the entire cave began to shake violently.
A dull rumbling sound came from inside the cave, and cracks immediately appeared in the solid rock walls.
Chen Ze and the others were terrified.
"Hurry up!" Chen Ze shouted, and the four of them rushed towards the cave entrance.
They had only taken a few steps when the entire cave suddenly collapsed, and huge rocks tumbled down.
Chen Ze and his companions quickly moved aside, thus avoiding a fatal blow.
They watched as the once bright and spacious site turned into ruins and piles of rocks.
"It was so dangerous, we almost got buried in there," Tian Siyao said, panting heavily, still shaken.
Chen Ze gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, gazing into the darkness deep within the ruins. "This is a warning, indicating that we are getting closer and closer to the truth."
"But this also means we must be more careful."
"Fortunately, we didn't act impulsively, otherwise we would have been completely unable to escape our fate of being trapped."
The four men stared wide-eyed at the ruins, their hearts filled with conviction and determination.
They decided to move forward, seeking answers on a perilous and unknown journey.
In Lotus Valley, the expedition team discovered a mysterious dark coffin submerged in a clear stream.
Local residents keep their distance from the coffin, believing it can lock away a person's soul.
The wise Lan Yu learned that Lotus Canyon was not originally formed naturally, but was revealed after the river changed its course.
The team decided to stay and continue exploring the secrets of the ancient tomb.
The four people faced the mysterious coffin covered in water, watching it lie serenely in the clear stream.
The clear water reflects the towering trees, cascading waterfalls, and majestic mountains.
Chen Ze frowned, his eyes revealing determination.
“This coffin certainly looks unusual.” He tapped the damp, dark wood lightly with his fingers.
"Blue Rain says it can lock people's souls, so we should treat it with caution."
Tian Siyao's eyes sparkled with curiosity and nervousness.
"If this is indeed the tomb of an ancient king, it may contain many treasures and secrets."
"We cannot miss this opportunity."
Qin Miyue silently observed her surroundings, sensing an eerie atmosphere.
“I have a bad feeling,” she warned in a low voice.
"There may be greater dangers lurking here, so we must be prepared."
Lan Yu took a deep breath and stared at the dark coffin.
According to legend, the tomb of the Quanrong king was protected by a magical power.
"Only those with the bloodline of a king can enter."
Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly, his gaze resolute.
“Since we have a mission, we must take the risk.” He gazed at the coffin.
"Let's try to get the coffin ashore first, then we'll make further plans." (End of Chapter)